Swimming at Key West Beach today
Key West, Florida
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
What decides a swimming score
Before you swim
Swim near a staffed lifeguard tower, and check the National Weather Service surf-zone forecast for the official rip-current outlook — we report conditions, we don't forecast rip currents.
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About Key West Beach
Key West Beach sits on the Florida coast, where the water runs from about 75°F in January to 89°F in August.
The water stays above 70°F essentially year round, ranging from about 75°F to 89°F.
Today it is 89°F. That is right on the August average of 89°F for this beach.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Key West, South Side, White Street Pier about 1.2 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is Key West Beach good for swimming today?
Great for swimming — we score it 92 out of 100 today. No single condition is holding it back today.
What makes a good swimming day?
We weight water temperature (40%), surf calmness (25%), uv exposure (15%) and combine them into one score. Conditions we cannot read are left out rather than guessed.
When is the best time of year to swim at Key West Beach?
The water stays above 70°F essentially year round, ranging from about 75°F to 89°F.